Mr Souvlaki food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cherwell
Mr Souvlaki holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 5 Broad Street, Banbury, OX16 5BN
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Mr Souvlaki among the 977 places in Cherwell holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 80% | ← Mr Souvlaki | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Mr Souvlaki none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Mr Souvlaki, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booze and more express (Banbury food and wine) Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Banbury Kebab And Burger House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Egg free cake box Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Coffee & Corner Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2020 |
| Bridge Street Food And Wine Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
| Dannys sports bar and grill ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Mr Souvlaki
What is Mr Souvlaki's food hygiene rating?
Mr Souvlaki has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Mr Souvlaki safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mr Souvlaki last inspected?
Mr Souvlaki was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mr Souvlaki?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mr Souvlaki compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Mr Souvlaki is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Mr Souvlaki and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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